brake TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2013 XU50 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2013
Highlander
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25
Auto lock/unlock
1 11
Automatic Transmission 10
Bluetooth
® audio 25
Clock 22
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door locks 10
Door-Power back 12
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 26Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3
23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof 12
Multi-Information Display
2 18
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 17
Power outlet-120V AC 17
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Removing Center-Stow second row seat 14
Seats-Returning third row seats 15
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel controls 19
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Floor mat installation 31
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 29
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety System
TM 30-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter resetting button
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Low fuel level warning
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
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Front passenger occupant classification indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
1
SNOW indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Front fog light indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
Traction control OFF indicator1
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist Control
indicator1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Glass hatch operation
(if equipped)Power back door operation
(if equipped)
Push and hold
Without Smart Key
systemWith Smart Key
system
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
With power back door Without power back door
With power back door Without power back door
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to unlock
With power
back door Without power
back door
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With Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedalCarrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
With Smart Key
system
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
PushGrasp
Push
Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode “D”
Snow mode
Push
Steering lock release
Door locks
With Smart Key system
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in snowy or
icy road conditions.
“S”
Lock
Unlock
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* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Steering lock release
Turn
Turn
With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
PushPush
Turn
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in snowy or
icy road conditions.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-8 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
PushTurn
Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater.
Push
Clock
Press and hold “DISP” button. Select “CLOCK” on menu screen. Adjust as indicated
on screen.
Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
Driver’s seat
Front passenger’s seat
Rear manual Air Conditioning (if equipped)
Airflow vent
Temperature selector
Fan speed
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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-8 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater.
Press and hold “DISP” button. Select “CLOCK” on menu screen. Adjust as indicated
on screen.
Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cup holders
Front
Console box
Side table
Downhill Assist Control system helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while
maintaining a low speed without brake pedal operation. Press the “DAC” button
(system will engage only when shifter is in S1 or R mode, or vehicle speed is below
15 mph). Pressing the button again will turn system off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
(if equipped)
“DAC” indicator blinking = Downhill assist
control system not engagedSlip indicator blinking, “DAC” indicator
solid = Downhill assist control system
engaged
Refer to Section 3-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Display
Headphone jacks and headphone volume control
DVD player
Remote control
AV input port
120V AC power outlet
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
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